June 19, 2007

Through
the Sea Exploring Program we will serve as the crew aboard a 100 ft
two-masted schooner, where we will sail, swim, snorkel, and fish among
the most beautiful coral reefs in the northern hemisphere. More
information can be found here: http://www.bsaseabase.org

Deposit
of $100 will secure your spot (can use funds in your troop account).
The ship is limited to 15 scouts and 5 adults. Monthly payments of
$100 from Sept '07 to July '08, offset by any fundraising beginning
with the Summer Concerts. Deposit can be mailed to: BSA Troop 3, PO Box
8, Derby, CT 06418Requirements: MUST be 14 by Sept 1, 2008 (no
exceptions can be made to this BSA policy). Must be at least 1st Class
Rank. Must attend 1 week at Ed Strang Scout Reservation in 2008. Must
pass the swimmer's test. Must be a scout in good standing with
Scoutmaster's approval.

June 11, 2007

The final Troop 3 meeting until September will take place this Wednesday 7-8:30PM at the Derby 2nd Congregational Church.

The
merit badge library will be open for scouts to check out merit badge
books they would like to borrow for summer camp (or you can purchase
them at the camp trading post). Camp tent mates will be finalized and
MANDATORY medical forms and permission slips will be collected.

The
annual Derby History Patrol Scavenger Hunt will take place and a prize
will be awarded to the winning patrol. Class A uniforms required.

There
will also be a brief presentation highlighting Troop 3's 2008 summer
trip. Hint: Captain Jack Sparrow. A $100 deposit (can be taken from
your troop account) will reserve your spot and signups with deposit
will be first come first serve beginning Wed. night. The cost will be
approx $1200. You must be 14 by Sept. 1, 2008 to qualify for this trip
(more than 75% of the troop qualifies) and attend a week at Strang
Scout Reservation in 2008.